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Thy Word…. Pastor Timothy Hinkle July 27, 2014. Psalm 119:105 King James Version (KJV). Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Direction and Protection. We can trust God’s Word to guide us His Word will not cause us to stumble His Word will make our path clear
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Thy Word… Pastor Timothy Hinkle July 27, 2014
Psalm 119:105King James Version (KJV) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Direction and Protection • We can trust God’s Word to guide us • His Word will not cause us to stumble • His Word will make our path clear • His Word will illuminate the pitfalls
Psalm 119:11King James Version (KJV) 11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Caution and Correction • God’s Word will keep us from sin if we hide it in our hearts • The Holy Spirit will bring to mind God’s Word when we are tempted to sin • God’s Word will strengthen us
Home Study • Study Psalm 119 and count the number of times “Thy Word” is used • List the benefits of God’s Word in your own words
Mentioned in Jesus’ Prayer for Us John 17:6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. John 17:14I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
More Home Study • Every believer should be extremely familiar with Jesus’ prayer for us. • Study John 17 and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you how to apply what Jesus prayed to your life
Acts 4:29King James Version (KJV) 29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Empowerment • The High Priest and all that gathered here marveled at Peter and John because of the authority and boldness with which they spoke! “ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”
Life Application • Spend time in God’s Word • Ask the Holy Spirit to cause God’s Word to take root in you • Ask the Holy Spirit to bring God’s Word to your remembrance in time(s) of need • Walk in authority quoting God’s Word for encouragement • Pray God’s Word and you will never be the same